There are many ways to help prevent the theft of your beloved equine(s). This page will present several different ways an owner may utilize in the identification of one's equines and the determent of theft.
Freeze Marking | Branding | Micro Chips | Deterrents | Recovery
Identification Methods:
1. Kryo Kinetics USA LLC: Website
1. Nasco Farm And Ranch Catalog
Custom Made Freeze brand Irons and How To Video
1-800-558-9595(Freeze Branding can be done by your veterinarian, with your provided brand)
Helpful Articles on "How to Freeze brand"
TAMU - Freeze Branding Horses
Brand Law:
1. Electronic ID, Inc. 800-842-8725
2. AVID Company 800-434-28433. Revival Animal Health 800-786-4751
~ Deterrents/ Prevention Ideas:
1. Do not leave halters on or near horses.
2. Lock gates: chain and lock hinge side of gate to prevent removal if necessary.
3. Motion triggered light system. The High Tech Store
4. Stable Alarm The High Tech Store
5. Driveway Alarm The High Tech Store , Driveway Alarm Depot
6. Security Cameras: Radio Shack
7. Alarm dogs (that will bark upon arrival of visitors)
8. Have current photos of all horses ( at all angles at least 4 each), keep registration papers current and safely stored in one place.
9. Know your neighbors and watch out for one another.
Contact:
1. Local Police
2. County Sheriff
3. IL State Police: 1-800-255-3323
4. IL Dept. Of Agriculture:
IL State Fairgrounds
PO Box 19281
Springfield IL 62794-9281
Phone: 217-782-2172
Fax: 217-785-45055. Local Auctions
6. Media
7. This webite: Stolen Horse International - Netposse
